As soon as Li Huowang said this, the expressions on the faces of the people surrounding him began to shift.
They were indeed willing to help the Record of Appearance deal with this thief, but that did not mean they were willing to get involved in the troublesome matters of the succession struggle.
"You!" Fo Yuluo was so angry she felt like she might vomit blood, but she could not make a move. The Astrological Bureau was most averse to getting entangled with the Imperial Court. It wasn't that there were specific consequences for getting involved, but once entangled, one's future within the Bureau would be completely bleak. It was a rather troublesome affair.
The other party continued to issue threats, but once Li Huowang realized they truly feared this connection, control began to shift back into his hands. An hour later, the group encircling him dispersed on their own.
